"When someone mentions the word "robot," what comes to mind? Many people think of mechanical characters often seen in science fiction films. But look around and you'll notice that our world is full of robots. From medical devices people use to help them walk to probes that explore the oceans and outer space, robots are all around us. In this nonfiction graphic novel, readers can join Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists as they take a closer look at the many kinds of robots and how they make our lives better every day"-- Provided by publisher.